2023 Colutta Friuli Colli Orientali Pinot Grigio

This lovely Pinot Grigio opens with clean aromas of pear, yellow apple, and citrus peel, with a subtle floral lift. On the palate, the wine is fresh and precise, with bright acidity supporting lightly textured orchard fruit. There is a gentle phenolic grip through the mid-palate that adds structure without weight, and the fruit profile mirrors the nose, remaining restrained and focused. The finish is dry and relatively direct, marked by a touch of almond skin, giving the wine a poised, food-friendly profile with clear regional character.

Colutta is a family-run winery based in Friuli Venezia Giulia, farming hillside vineyards in the eastern hills near the Slovenian border, where elevation, airflow, and mixed soils support freshness and aromatic clarity in white varieties. The estate focuses on estate-grown fruit and a pragmatic, site-driven approach, prioritizing balance and transparency over overt stylistic signatures. In the cellar, winemaking is restrained and precise, with temperature-controlled fermentations in stainless steel to preserve varietal character, moderate alcohol, and drinkability, resulting in clean, food-friendly wines that reflect Friuli’s reputation for freshness and definition.